A call to future European Parliament to become Child Rights Champions
21 April 2024Candidates to the EU elections are invited to sign the Child Rights Manifesto and form a new Intergroup on Children’s Rights.
Credits: Child Rights Action Group.
On 21 March, a coalition of twenty-three child rights organisations launched the #VoteForChildren campaign, calling on EU election candidates to secure and advance children’s rights by committing to follow three principles:
- Mainstream and protect children’s rights
- Break the cycle of poverty and inequality by investing in children
- Engage with children
Ahead of the elections on 6-9 June, the coalition produced a Child Rights Manifesto, outlining concrete measures to address the challenges faced by children in the EU and the world. From education to mental health and from bullying to violence prevention, we advocate for policies that prioritise children’s well-being. It is a call to action, a commitment to ensure that every child’s voice is heard and meaningfully considered at all levels of decision-making.
As a coalition, we also hope to see a new Intergroup on Children’s Rights formed after the elections. The Intergroup is a formal body operating in the European Parliament, tasked with mainstreaming children’s rights and assessing the impact of legislative and non-legislative work on children. The Intergroup is a cross-party group of committed Members of the European Parliament, who work with child-focused organisations to ensure children’s rights remain at the top of the agenda.
Children’s asks are clear: an EU that acts now to protect their present and build a brighter future.
Are you a running Member of the European Parliament? You can sign the manifesto and commit to becoming a Child Rights Champion during your next mandate!
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